At a Glance
Median Income
$81,151
$28,767 per capita
Home Value
$435,300
Zillow: $499,748
Median Rent
$1,736/mo
38.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
419/100K
1,419/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.6%
77.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
11.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.3%
13.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
346 sunny days/yr
How Palmdale Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Palmdale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Palmdale a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Palmdale residents earn a median household income of $81,151 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,767. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 572,385 business establishments, including 24,882 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Palmdale is $435,300 , 54% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $499,748. Median rent is $1,736/month, with 38.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.
Safety & Crime
Palmdale reports 419 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 10% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,419/100K. The murder rate is 5.1/100K.
Education
16.6% of adults in Palmdale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(51% below the national average).
77.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Palmdale has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 346 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population165,487
Median Age33.2 yrs
Density1,560/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$81,151
Per Capita$28,767
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty11.9%
County GDP$1,002,965M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,607
Housing
B+
Home Value$435,300
Rent$1,736
Ownership66.2%
Zillow$499,748
Housing Units48,737
Rent Burden38.6%
Crime
F
Violent419/100K
Property1,419/100K
Murder5.1/100K
Assault255/100K
Burglary284/100K
Health
Obesity30.3%
Diabetes12.8%
Smoking13.2%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death6,746/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days346/yr
Rain16.9 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation2,608 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.6%
High School+77.0%
Graduate+5.3%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 32% / D 65%
Commute42 min
Broadband92.0%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations35
Libraries258
Did You Know?
Palmdale was founded in 1886.
The median home in Palmdale was built in 1989.
The nearest airport is Bob Hope (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
11.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
There are 24,882 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 817 fatal vehicle crashes.
1,001 declared natural disasters on record.
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